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I have had a venous stasis ulcer for 6 months. it was determined that it is caused by a valve insufficiency. what is the best and safest way to cure ?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Remove the vein: number one rule to heal venous stasis ulcer is to eliminate the stasis. you can achieve that by wearing high pressure stocking. eliminate prolonged standing or sitting. eliminate the disease vein with a bad valve by having it removed either by destroying the vein from inside the lumen,or romove the vein completely,or destroying the vein from outside by laser. losing weight might help. keep leg up.

Answered 5/18/2015

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Venous Ulcer: You should see a vein specialist. The gold standard of treatment is to close (seal) the malfunctioning valve or valves. This is called a closure procedure and can be done by multiple methods including laser, radio frequency, foam sclerotherapy, mechanical ablation and vein surgical glue.

Answered 10/16/2019

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